soothed; soothing
1
: to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
3
: to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to
music soothes the soul
: to bring peace, composure, or quietude
soother
noun
Examples of soothe in a Sentence
The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
This cream soothes aching muscles.
Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
Nothing can soothe their pain.
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The rift was short-lived, as their big feelings were soothed mere minutes into Monday's event.
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ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Like a Bach variation, but not soothing.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Trump does it to soothe his ego.
—Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Ginger, in ginger tea, as a spice, or as a supplement, has long been used to soothe the stomach and calm nausea.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Like a Bach variation, but not soothing.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Trump does it to soothe his ego.
—Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Ginger, in ginger tea, as a spice, or as a supplement, has long been used to soothe the stomach and calm nausea.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soothe
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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